• Ozzy Osbourne Died of a Heart Attack, Death Certificate Shows — New York Times Music - 15:30
• Las Culturistas Culture Awards, Plus 5 Things to Watch on TV This Week — New York Times Arts - 15:23
• Books for Kids Starting Preschool — New York Times Books - 14:39
• ‘Harvest’ Review: When the Land Was Home — New York Times Movies - 14:23
• Upstaged by Raccoons? The Joys of Playing Shakespeare in Central Park. — New York Times Arts - 13:42
• The Studio Museum in Harlem Sets an Opening Date — New York Times Arts - 13:33
• Heather Cox Richardson Enters the History of ‘Lincoln Portrait’ — New York Times Music - 12:19
• Edinburgh Fringe in Photos: The Streets Are Alive — New York Times Arts - 10:31
• ‘Wednesday’ Is Back. Here’s What to Remember Ahead of Season 2 — New York Times Arts - 09:02
• ECM New Series Reset My Expectations for Classical Music — New York Times Music - 09:02

Recent literary releases include darkly comic tales from Jason Mott, philosophical reflections by Jon Raymond, somber back stories from Elliot Ackerman, and paranoia-inducing historical fiction by Xenobe Purvis, alongside a look at Jamaica Kincaid's enduring career.

• Book Review: ‘People Like Us,’ by Jason Mott — New York Times Books -
• After 50 Years of Writing, Jamaica Kincaid Insists She’s Still an Amateur — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘God and Sex,’ by Jon Raymond — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘Sheepdogs,’ by Elliot Ackerman — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Hounding,’ by Xenobe Purvis — New York Times Books -

The music scene is buzzing with historian Heather Cox Richardson performing in 'Lincoln Portrait', ECM New Series celebrating its impact on classical music, the rise of mysterious masked metal bands, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs's ex-girlfriend supporting his bail release.

• Heather Cox Richardson Enters the History of ‘Lincoln Portrait’ — New York Times Music -
• ECM New Series Reset My Expectations for Classical Music — New York Times Music -
• Mysterious, Masked Metal Bands Rise Again — New York Times Music -

• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Ex-Girlfriend Supports Bail Release in Letter to Judge — New York Times Music -

Key developments in film and television include a season 2 reminder for 'Wednesday', Jessie Buckley's daring roles in 'Hamnet' and 'The Bride', an appreciation for actors who embody their craft, and Stephen Colbert's comedic commentary on political events.

• ‘Wednesday’ Is Back. Here’s What to Remember Ahead of Season 2 — New York Times Arts -
• With ‘Hamnet’ and ‘The Bride,’ Jessie Buckley Is Going Where Few Actresses Dare — New York Times Music -
• When Acting Is More Than a Career — New York Times Movies -

• Stephen Colbert Chides Trump for Firing the Messenger (Again) — New York Times Arts -

The vibrant world of live performance is highlighted by photos from Edinburgh Fringe's lively streets, the quirky joys of playing Shakespeare in Central Park, and a guide to what to watch at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

• Edinburgh Fringe in Photos: The Streets Are Alive — New York Times Arts -
• Upstaged by Raccoons? The Joys of Playing Shakespeare in Central Park. — New York Times Arts -
• Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025: What to Watch — New York Times Arts -

The cultural landscape anticipates the reopening of The Studio Museum in Harlem, preparing to welcome a new generation of visitors.

• The Studio Museum in Harlem Sets an Opening Date — New York Times Arts -